How do you pronounce "tempt"?

In American English: /ˈtɛmpt/ (TEHMPT). In British English: /tˈɛmpt/ (T). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛmpt/ (TEHMPT). In Australian English: /tˈɛmpt/ (T).

Is "tempt" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛmpt/ (TEHMPT), while in British English it's /tˈɛmpt/ (T).

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tempt

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/ˈtɛmpt/

TEHMPT

Syllable Breakdown

tɛmpttempt

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